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MONDAY OCTOBER 30, 1922

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* FRENCH LEAVE."

CLEVER COMEDY TO-NIGHT- AGAIN.

BLAZE IN THE HARBOUR.

WHOSE WAS 1.?

RICH JUNE BURNED TO WATER'S EDGE,

BEER SCENTED BREATH.

THE CHINA MAIL.

TO-DAY'S NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

DIOCESAN..BOYS' SCHOOL, HONGKONG,

THE SCHOOL YEAR is 'now

divided into four terms.

(1) November 21 to Chinese New

Year Holidays.'.

(2) The end of Chinese New Year

Holidays 10 May 10.

(3) May 11 to Suminer Holidays. (4) The end of Summer. Holidays

to November 20

In future the Hongkong University and the Annual School Examination will be held in November and the new school year's work will begin the first week after these Examinations

Next Term begins: on Tuesday, November 21, 1922:

A new School Year's Work begins on Monday, November 27.

New Borg should therefore, where possible, join the school on Novem ber 21.

KING'S SERGEANT IN TROUBLE.' 'Tis an ill wind. Two membors of A blaze that lit n considerable part

Drankennees while on dutr was the English Farcical Comedy Co.-(of the harbour took place last night. Miss Minnie Raycer oud Miss Marga Two junks loaded with rice lying at the charge preferred against Sergeant la Rubia-arg indisposed and long-anchor in the junk anchorage off Albert Saunders of the King's Regiment who appeared before a Long buelty. Lest thie reflect in any Connaught Road West were involved District Court Martial presided over way span the charme of these two and one of them ultimately sauk.

by Major H. G. Gandy, D. 8. O. at olever artistes, we basten to explain Juck No. 3546 (Capt. Llan Murray Baraoke to day. He pleaded

thin ficat one that

to not guilty and was defended Ly their misfor une b:Defits Shing) was

catch alight. According to the Lirut, J. W. Thompson, Hongkong solely brease the Colony Fire Brigade report, it had on board Lirut. C. P. More, who prorecut will have a second opportunity in 1,298 bags of rice belonging to theed, called Sergeant Tacker as the first Coperquence of their absence, of see Cheung On firm, of 114 Wing Lok witness in support of the charge ing the delightful 3 act comedy Street. The fire was caused by sparks The Sergeat said that on October 6 "French Leave," which was first play from cooking utensils falling amongst at 9.30 pm, he was on pay night ed before a large house in the Theatre the rier. The stem was on well duty" and want to Sergeant Saus- Royal on Saturday niglit. This clever ablaze and when the Brigade warders' room in order to accompany piece, by Regineld Berkeley, is being called at 1136. p.m. the junk was him on the tatto rall call. The submitted again this evening, when it burning fiercely. Seen from the accused who was acting as Orderly the Sarg ant, 8 lying fully dressed on should have angt er large audience, water-froat the stem of thanks to the good report of those jouk coull be clearly distinguished. his bed and could not b' roused. Ha present on Saturday night, and tho The crew lind bft the junk before the was drunk. reputation the company, has alea ly brigade arrived and other junks in earned. Therefore not to anticipats in the neighbourhood picked then ap the pleasure of those attending to Deuse black smoke was blown west night, the plot must not be dis wards and the sparks wure carried n closed. Sufficiat is it to say considerable distance. From time to that endless fun is caused by timis. Bounds of, amali explosions was drunk? the amusing complications which could be heard from, the Prays and Witacas: The smell of his breath, follow a young wife's stratagem to on two occasions, two loud explosivus Sir. join her husband in billet for followed by big burt-of-fame-were-Did-you-havn-anything to drink Fevral days before he goes into the noticed. It is surmised that this in the Sergeants" mess that night?--- Front line. The comedy is a war play, must have been caused by the bad on glass of shandy. of course, but ile Lumour is so fresh ammunition which is usually carried Is it not possibin that what you and its action is 8 briek by junks trading with the interior, smelt was your own breath ?-Nn, The Motorclip that it should give light for many Occasionally a spuit of flame could Did you give him a chance to stand more years yet. The characters are be seen and it seemed as if other junke up and wulk ?-Yes admirably portrayed. Mr: Winning had caught fire. ton Barned was very happy in the role of the fussy and lovable old brigadier general. Mr. Victor Stanley

Andrew Higginson for bia p raonation of the Old Army corporal. Mr. Best Randall ably played the part of the ints waiter and Miss Cicely Chariton that of the landlady of the brigade Lillet.

OUR NAVAL VISITORS.

ACTING GOVERNOR ATTENDS

TIFFIN..

Before the floats arrived, the sparks of the burning junk reached another junk over 200 yards away and sat fire to her foremast. This was a mut eurious sight as the most was burning in three sepamte places.

Witness sent for the Provost Sergeant and had the accued taken to the Guard Room.

Lieut. Thompson: What made you came to the conclusion that he

All School Fees are due on the first day of each Term.,

The Annual Speech Day will be held on or about January 31, 1923.

The Chinese New Year's Holidays will be from (about) February: 1-28.

W. T. FEATHERSTONE, Head Master,

Hongkong, October.20, 1922.

THE EAST ASIATIC CO., LTD.

COPENHAGEN,

"MALAYA"

saving arrived, Coninces of Curgo we hereby informed that all goodda are being landed auch stored at their sink

bazardous and/or exis to the hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co, Ltd., whence delivery may be obtained.

Provost Sergeant R. Fowler, who gave corroborative evidence, was sho asked by Lient Thompson what gave him the iden that Sergrant Saunders was drank and be replied that there was a emell of liquor about the actu.ed's bunk. He did not think it possible, that the emel came from Sergeant Tucker as the latter was standing out on the verandah when he came in. The amell was very All broken, chafed and damaged strong when he leaned over. Seigrant goods are to be left in the Godowns,

No clains will be admitted after thus goods have left the Godowns, and, sill

goods-remaining-undelivored_alter the 4th of November, 1923, will be subject | to rent.

the accual immediately fell back prosence of consignees by Messrs.

Goddard & Douglas our the 4th of again, opened Lis eyes and looked up November, 1922 at 10 am. is a dazed sort of way. Witness and Sergeat Tucker prectionlly had to carry him to the Guard Room:

All claims must reach us before the

7th of November, or they will not be recognized. 7:

JOHN MANNERS & CO., LTD

agents, Hongkong, f'ctober 30, -104P."·

itted himself with credit as the brigale major, and Miss Jane Comfort earned fresh laurels as a el ver and vivacious.actress playing the part of

No, 1 float arived first and it was Is wife. Mr. E S. Geach and Mr decided to attend to the junk whose D. G. Williams, as the acting staff mast was alight. With the choppy captain and brigade int rpietor, sea aud strong wind it was very respectively. were both excellent difficult to turn the monitor on Special praiec was awarded to the must. It had to be Saunders and when he lifted him up where they will be examined in the

directed away from the mast towards the wind to allow the wind to carry the water on to the mast. Eventually this junk was saved and the Bot turned to the first junk. Owin; to the strong wind it was practically im Sergeant G. Wagstaff, who com

No re insurance will be effected. possible to get alongside and the mand d the regimental quarter guard. Bills of Lading will be countersigned monitor had to he used again that night, said that when the accused y Eventually, the firemen boarded was brought to the Guard Room 'he the junk's bows and laid four walked in unsidd tut humped the branches on to her ecen, which doorpost as he came in. was aw Guraing almost, to the In the course of his evidez ee Sir- water's edge. No. 1 float arrived an Igeant Saunders told the Court that brought three branches to play from he was in the Sargeants' Mesa from the other side. It was realised that about 6.50 pm. to 7.30 and after H.E. the Acting Governor, Mr. Claud there was very little hope of saving having his dinner there he dropped Severn, GMG. standed the last the junk and shortly after the firemen into the Foyal Engineers Sergeants tiffin given by the Colony to theft her decks, ebe-capsiz d and sant. Mors and had a small beer there. United States sailors in port held at In doing so, her mast fouled the fun at S o'clock he left the Miss the City Hall to day. His Excellency nel of No 2 float and bent it.

and returned his room to was accompanied by the Colonial

The conditions were all against the lie down as he was feeling tired Secretary (Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, firea. Owing to the high seas and unwell. Before he lay down he C.M.G.) and bis ADC (Captain ranning, there was no possiblity of a Private Paul to fetch the Orderly Neville). The visitors were received auchoring alongside, so as first they Corporal, intending to ask the latter, at the entrance to the City Hall by could only hav skuts at long range. to call him at 9.30 for Tattoo. He Commodore II, E. Gaes, IN, the When No. 1 What did get clusa went

Drawing and Dining Room Suites, to leep and 1 new Harbour Master (Commander Beek raough six fenders had to be used nothing

brass bedsteado, carpeta, typewritere, until ha found; Electric fans, etc., etc: with, RN) the Ton. Mr. A. H. Low and even then cue stauchien broke. the lso Sergeants taking Captain Watkins, Tiest Comedy, Gil

him by the arme. He was too Bab christ and Lirut Comdir. Worthing.

bergasted to ask for an explanation ton. and the Secretary of the Chambr

but at 'boguard room he came to the of Commerce (Mr. D. K. Bluis).

conclusion that he must have been confined for being asleep on duty. In did not think be was to be charged with drunkennes bcause they dil not remove bis boots as was usual in such cases, He was sober.

ALLEGED FRAUD.

FORGED ORDERS FOR

'SHAMEN'S CLOTHES.

Several witnears who saw the aecured before and after he was con lined declared that he wasober and the Court then retired to consider its

ccntence.

PASSENGERS.

His Excellency was introduced to the men by Camo-lore Grace and was received with enthusiastic cherra, Mr. Severn, who was easily heard in both halls, said:m of the American Fleet-I am gid to have thie opportunity of saying a few Nicola da Ruza, a Portuguese frosu words to you, as this is the last oo JAE Tientuin, was charge. before Mr. R. . iun on which British and American Lindsell this morning with having sailors will inect in this ball for lauch obtained three shirts from the ,during the present visit of the Nakamoto tailor's shop, of Praya

American Fleet. It has been a reat East, by means of forged orders. pleasure to us here in Hongkong According to Inspector Shaftain' to welcome successive squadrons of the American Consulate band sea- your Eastern Fleet end to do our best men requiring clothing an order to to enable the persoanel to are acme the Nakomoto shop. The Japanesa thing of the Colony. The weather tailor it appeared, instead of giving has been kind throughout the whole the men clothing, gave them moun** of the time. Tho friendly relations and then collected from ste Consulate cemented during your visit have been for clothing supplied. most gratifying, and we much regret laving learned this, the defendant, lik. George W. Davis U. Dane- your departure. I hpe you will en induced various unemployed seamen Jan, Raw, Francis Porsey. Mr and Birs joy your lunch to-day.-(Cheers). to present forged orders at the shop. V. Dunning, Mastor Fred. Dunning, Mr. Enevoldeen, Visa N. P. Elliott, Tiffin was the served by the Hongan obtain money. Altogether forged Mr and Mrs 3. u. Fan, Sir K. Feng, Re kong Hotel and afterwards the 500 orders to the amount of $792 bad. Frederick E. Fitzgerald. Mr E. A guests were taken io special tram ears beca pais d at the shop, and it was ion, Mr and Mira f.. Aregory, -to the World Theatre for a cinema allege that defendant received $420, Mesra Arthur Bantor Paul Heiman,

entertainment,

of that money. The retiainder weat Hunt, Mesira R. 1.

to the teamen aa commission." Whea defendant was searched, nine

ARRIVALA.

For PM, s, "President Fieres" con Oct. 9 for Hongkong-Br H. W. Bruce, Mrs E. K. Cameron, Mera L. 1. enpLell, Chon Ts. Chỉ, Milion 0.

BATTLE WITH TWENTY, forged orders were found on him, Aridan Silva, Mr D. P. Smith. Sisters

MALTESE SEAMEN FIGHTING -DRUNK.

Holish, O. F. Huygen, denn Knight. 140 Yong 10, T. C. McCord, H. E. Parkin on, Ray. Antonio Palhus, Miss G. Schulle. Mr Sing Nai Foo, Dr. Defendant said that 'be' was given. Mary Cecilla, 31 ry Dolores, Mary La orders by an American named Francis, Mary Gertrude, Mery Mag- Burton last September to cash at the delene Mary Thonne, Mr D. & Tappen, -Rev. John J. Toomey, Mr J. D. Valen tailor's shop, Be presented out of tine, Miss M. Vantene. Ma WN them at the shop and received $5. Vernou, Mr C. W, Wong and Mr Y. Later when Barton again asked him Wong, An unemployed Maltese seaman to present another order, he became named Joseph Scopenich, was charged suspicicus, and refused. At Barton's before Mr. B. E Lindsell this morning request; be got some Filipino sesmen with baving behaved in a dis- to cash the rest of the orders at the! orderly manner in the Bailors shop. Burton told him that he could Home, West Point, luat night, not prevent the orders because he was According to the evidence, de kawe at the shop, and the orders. fendant was Gghting drunk, and were not made out for him.. atmed with a knife, be attacked 20

men who tried to pacify him and put

him to bed. He was brought to the

No, Police Station trusted up like!

The hearing was adjourned,

Information about the terms of Pafendant who said he did not re-the Diccetan Boys' Bobobl is, con- member anything, was hard $5 or aided in-au advertisement published mayin dayı,

in this jaune,

KOYEMENTS OF STRAMERA,

Tho T.K.K. n.. "Korea Muru" ara

rived at Yakstam on Ct. 28 and salled ct. 30 for golulu und an Francisen, . Thọ N... B-3. "nouki Maru" ("ombay line) left. Fumbay for Hong kone via Bingapore on Oct. 98' and le expected here on Nov, 14.

-OOS8IÜNEES?” NOT:OP/"

Carga by the mùi" Malaga Truyền ing undelivered after-November, will be subject to rent. Damaged Laxds will be extolsed on November 05.10.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

Undersigned by the Istion etructions to sell Public Auction

F&10AY, Kowomber 3, 1882, commencing at 2:15 p.m -st their Bales Room, Daddell Street,

A Quantity of

valuable Hansehold Furniture,

Comprising:

Blackwood cabinet, table, obairs, etc..

-A180

Ons pair binoculars by F. Davidson

& Co.

One Telescope by "G. Fa'coner

& Co."

And

Ona Upright Piano by "Challan &

Son,

On view from Thursday, the ad November.

Cataloguós will be issued Term:-Cash on delivery.

-LAMMERT BROS.,

Auctioncera

см

TUESDAY, Fovember 14, 1982,

at 12 o'clpekt (noon),

st their Sales Room, Daddell Street. The Motor Launch

Built in 1910 of Teak wood. Engine cylinder Bolinder (Crude

Oil) 30 B. II. P.-.

Reg. Toouage: 7.29 tone.

On view now at anchorage off the Hongkong Club. ToCashop tallvary,

LAMMERT BROS.

Äuctioneers,

Lingkung, October 3 1 1929.

COLUMBIA PACIFIC SHIPPING CO. (Operating United States Government' Ships)

From FORTLAND, ORE., JAPAN PORTS, &c.

THE Steamship

"MONTAGUE” having arrived, from above porta CONSIGNEES are requested to pre sent their Bilis of Lading in exchange for Delivery Orders and take immediately delivery from alongside

steamer.

All cargo not taken delivery from steamer by 31st October, 1922, will be landed into the hazardous and/or non-hazardous godowns of the Hong. kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., at consignees' risk, whence delivery may be obtained.

All broken, chafed and damaged cargo will be examined by Messrs. Anderson and Ashe (Marine Survey. ors) at the Godowns on FRIDAY, 3rd November, 1922, at 10 am...

No claims will be admitted after the goods have left the steamer or Godewas, and all good remaining undelivered after 6th November, 1922, will be su ject to rent,

All claims against the steamer must be presented to the Undersign-i ed on or before the 11th. November... or they will not be recognized,

No Fire Insurance whatever will be effected.

ARNHOLD BROTHERS & CO, LTD, Agents.

Rongkong, October 30, 1992.

THE

PUBLIC AUCTIONS.

dersigned have received instruc- tions to sell by l'ubfic Auction, "1" (FOR LOCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED).

on.

FRIDAY,

November 3, 1922, at NOON, at their Sales Hooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Carser of Ice House Street. Wreck of

The

8 S. “Manji Mara"

as she now lies stranded in

. Latitude 20"-9"'-36′′

Longtitude 110"-40"-10" together with cirgo of 3,170 tour.

Hongay Coal on board part of which was jeltizoned. Terms: Cash on delivery, For further particulara apply to

HUGHES & BOUOR,

ductionem,

I-CE ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED)

FRIDAY,

November 3, 1929, at NOON,

at their Sales Rooms, No. 6.

Des Vieux Road, Corner of

Ice House Street,

The Wreck of

85. "Nichiren Mara" as she now lies stranded in

Latitude 110"-12"-60". Longtitudo 20"-10-"30"

Also Cargo of 2,580 tons HONGAY COALI

on board.

Tarma-Cash on delivery.

Further particulara can be obtained on application.

HUGHES & HOUGH,

ductioneers. Hongkong. October 3), 1992.

TO SECRETARIES OF CLUES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS,

ALL preliminary notices of forth

NOTICES.

TENNIS WEAR.

"'LAMBOURNE" FLANNEL TROUSERS

MADE FROM A PINÉ QUALITY FLANNEL – LONDON CUT AND TAILORED.

JAEGER PURE WOOL SWEATERS.

WOOL AND ŞILK SCARVES.

CREPE RUBBER SOLED TENNIS SHOES.

AERTEX TENNIS.

SHIRTS,

THE MOST COOL, ABSOREINO AND COMFORTABLE SHIRT

---MADE,

WHITE CASHMERE S JOKS

GUARANTEED, UNSURINKABLE,

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTD.

COLUMBIA RECORDS

EIGHTSOME

REEL

Columbe

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REEL

ON ONE RECORD

ANDERSON'S

(OPPOSITE CITY HALL) .......

THE BLUE BIRD CO.

#ICE CREAM, PARLOUR

and.

CANDY STORE

No. 164 Dia Voeux Road, Central

(Opposite to &. 6. Watson Dispensery).

Apple Jploc

Sago Mik...

Carnation Milk ...

25 Cents per battle

20 Cents per un

10 Cents per small tia

Large quantity of Pascall's awests are in stock. American Pine Nuts are coming again.

Eole Agents:-

Suzuki & Qo.

SAKURA BEER

Alexandra Buildings,

Tel. Central 468 467.

coming meetings, lectures and DRAGON MOTOR CAR CO., LTD.

entertainments, sent for insertion in the news columns of the China Mail, are charged for at the rate of $1 each; (as announced in May and June of last year) providing that they do not Cccupy more than four lines. In future if this space is exceeded they will be placed in the advertising columns at the prevailing rates.

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